2021 | Reynvaan Family The Contender Syrah | Walla Walla Valley Piper-Heidsieck Plenty of honeyed peach and

Plenty of honeyed peach and nectarine notes emerge from the 2019 Château Carbonnieux Blanc

Whiffs of smoked nuts

It has all the characteristics of a fine Vintage from this producer

Very intense nose with bouquet of balsamic

anise and thyme to round out the finish

2021 | Reynvaan Family The Contender Syrah | Walla Walla Valley Piper-Heidsieck Plenty of honeyed peach andThe elegant and balanced Contender is ahead on points in the fight for best Syrah I've had in awhile. Aromas of warm earth, roast beef, fig compote and crushed caraway seeds lead to flavors of blackberries, espresso, bacon fat and a burst of orange zest on the long finish. Now I'm hungry. Look for gentle acidity and silky tannins. 95 Pts Wine Enthusiast